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I NSTALLATION/ O PERATION M ANUAL
VX-3000
1080p DLPTM Home Theater Projector
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers
from Runco International, LLC (“Runco”)
Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! With proper installation, setup
and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.
This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your
other important documents.
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WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
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The following Runco product models are covered under this Limited Warranty:
VX-3000 (“Product” individually and “Products” collectively).
SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor at an Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of manufacturing
defect for a period of two (2) years from the date of delivery to the initial end user (excluding the lamp).
PARTS (not including the lamp): Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the initial end user. Such
replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.
PROJECTOR LAMP: Runco will pay for service labor at an Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a
manufacturing defect for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to
the initial end user. In addition, Runco will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery
to the initial end user. Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original
warranty period.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does
not cover normal wear and tear nor any Product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed. This
Limited Warranty does not cover: cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, or faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper maintenance; alteration; improper
use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and brownouts; damage that occurs during
shipping or transit; damage that is attributed to acts of God; customer caused defects; or rental costs incurred due to Product
failure. In the case of remote control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded
from coverage under this Limited Warranty.
CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM AUTHORIZED RUNCO
DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION
AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER
THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR RUNCO
PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER.
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RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
THE FOREGOING DESCRIBED WARRANTIES ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES THAT APPLY TO THE PRODUCTS. RUNCO
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. RUNCO’S LIABILITY RELATED TO THE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF THE
APPLICABLE REMEDY AS NOTED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL RUNCO BE LIABLE FOR:
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• DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON
INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL
LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES;
• ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE;
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• ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY; OR
• ANY VERBAL WARRANTY ASSURANCES MADE BY A RUNCO EMPLOYEE OR A RUNCO AUTHORIZED DEALER THAT
CONFLICTS WITH OR ENHANCES THE WRITTEN WARRANTY INCLUDED HEREIN.
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
This Limited Warranty begins on the date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as
evidence of the purchase date.
CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:
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Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your VX-3000 Product will be performed at the location of the
Product, during usual working hours, provided that the location of the Product is within normal operating distance from an
Authorized Runco Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the Product to be returned to the Runco factory
for repairs. If, solely in Runco’s judgment, location of Product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest
Authorized Runco Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory, it is the owner’s
responsibility to arrange for shipment of the Product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco
Dealer. If this is not possible, contact Runco directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Runco will
return Product with transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no Product defect is discovered. In that instance,
shipping costs will be the responsibility of the Product owner.
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COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:
© Copyright 2009 Runco International, LLC (“Runco”). This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright,
trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any
mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of Runco.
The trademarks reporduced in this Runco Owner’s Manual and used on the Runco Products are either owned by Runco or are
licensed by Runco. You may not reproduce or use the trademarks without the prior written consent of Runco.
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Runco Products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents
Pending.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To locate the name and address of the nearest Authorized Runco Service Center, or for additional information about this
Limited Warranty, please call or write:
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC
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1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006-1992
Ph: (503) 748-5799
Fax: (503) 748-8161
Toll Free: (800) 23-RUNCO (800-237-8626)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS
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Date
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Serial Number
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Runco Authorized Dealer Name
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Address
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Important Safety Instructions
Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video
that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the
menus and operation.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The +12V trigger only outputs 12Vdc signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output. This could
cause damage to this unit.
16. Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped.
17. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to
removing the lamp assembly for replacement.
18. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to
explode in rare occasions.
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19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on.
Compliance Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, LLC
Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992
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hereby declares that the Products’ Model Numbers:
conform with the provisions of:
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Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;
EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment”
1998;
EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;
Including:
• EN 61000-4-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2:
Electrostatic discharge immunity test”
• EN 61000-4-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3: Radiated,
Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test”
• EN 61000-4-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4: Electrical
fast transient/burst immunity test”
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• EN 61000-4-5 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5: Surge
immunity test"
• EN 61000-4-6 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 6: Conducted
disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields immunity test"
• EN 61000-4-8 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 8: Conducted
disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test"
• EN 61000-4-11 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 11: Voltage
dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests"
And:
• EN 61000-3-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment
input current up to and including 16 A per phase)" 2000;
• EN 61000-3-3 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 3: Limitations of voltage changes, voltage
fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A
and not subject to conditional connection" 1995;
Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety;
EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment”
The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Runco International,
LLC, located at 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992.
Date of Declaration: September 2009
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FCC PART 15:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003):
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL:
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The Product contains small amounts of tin, lead and/or mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to
environmental considerations.
IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be
hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal Laws.
For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG.
For lamp specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applicable throughout the European
Union and other European countries with separate collection programs)
This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as
household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Table of Contents
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................. iii
Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................... vi
Compliance Information ................................................................................................ vii
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................1
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About This Manual .......................................................................................................1
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Target Audience .....................................................................................................1
If You Have Comments About This Manual... ..........................................................1
Textual and Graphic Conventions ...........................................................................1
Using This Manual ........................................................................................................2
Description, Features and Benefits ...............................................................................3
Key Features and Benefits ......................................................................................4
Parts List ................................................................................................................4
2. Controls and Functions .............................................................................................5
VX-3000 at a Glance ....................................................................................................5
VX-3000 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................8
VX-3000 Remote Control .............................................................................................9
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3. Installation ................................................................................................................13
Remote Control ..........................................................................................................13
Notes on Batteries ................................................................................................13
Notes on Remote Control Operation .....................................................................13
Quick Setup ...............................................................................................................14
Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................15
Installation Type ....................................................................................................15
Ambient Light .......................................................................................................15
Throw Distance.....................................................................................................16
Vertical and Horizontal Position.............................................................................18
Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift..........................................................................18
Folded Optics .......................................................................................................21
Other Considerations ............................................................................................21
Installing the Primary Projection Lens (VX-3000 Ultra only) ..........................................22
Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount ...........................................26
Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor.....................................................................27
Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) .....................................31
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Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens) ....................................33
Mounting the VX-3000 ...............................................................................................36
Floor Mounting (Upright) .......................................................................................36
Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)....................................................................................36
Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle ................................................36
Connections to the VX-3000 ......................................................................................36
Connector Panel Access.......................................................................................36
Connecting Source Components to the VX-3000 .................................................37
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RS-232 Controller Connection ..............................................................................40
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Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment .......................41
Connecting to AC Power ......................................................................................42
Turning on the Power .................................................................................................42
Primary Lens Adjustments ..........................................................................................43
Focus and Zoom ..................................................................................................43
Focus and Zoom – VX-3000 Ultra .........................................................................43
Lens Shift .............................................................................................................43
Changing the OSD Language .....................................................................................43
Adjusting the Picture Orientation ................................................................................44
Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens .............................................44
Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment ......................................45
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Whitney (Prismatic) Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment.........................50
4. Operation ..................................................................................................................53
Selecting Video Memory .............................................................................................53
Selecting an Aspect Ratio ..........................................................................................53
Adjusting the Picture ..................................................................................................53
Selecting An Input Source ..........................................................................................53
Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) .....................................................................................54
Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................54
Main Menu............................................................................................................56
Source Select .......................................................................................................56
Picture Adjust .......................................................................................................56
Aspect Ratio .........................................................................................................61
Installation.............................................................................................................63
Information ...........................................................................................................67
Setup....................................................................................................................67
ISF........................................................................................................................69
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting.........................................................................73
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Lamp Replacement ....................................................................................................73
Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................................74
6. Serial Communications ...........................................................................................77
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...............................................................77
Serial Command Syntax .............................................................................................77
7. Specifications ...........................................................................................................87
VX-3000 Specifications ..............................................................................................87
Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide ...........................90
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Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra ...........................................................................91
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Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope and VX-3000d/CineWide with
AutoScope .................................................................................................................92
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Supported Timings .....................................................................................................93
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List of Figures
2-1. VX-3000 Front/Side/Top View ......................................................................................5
2-2. VX-3000 Rear/Bottom/Side View .................................................................................7
2-3. VX-3000 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................8
2-4. VX-3000 Remote Control .............................................................................................9
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3-1. Estimating Throw Distance .........................................................................................16
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3-2. Projector Placement ...................................................................................................18
3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)...............................................................................18
3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)...........................................................................19
3-5. Folded Optics.............................................................................................................21
3-6. VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope or VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View.............................................................................................27
3-7. VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View ..............28
3-8. VX-3000 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands .............................................29
3-9. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation .............................................................................30
3-10. Projector with Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Bottom
View ...........................................................................................................................32
3-11. VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens
Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View .............................................33
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3-12. VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View ...........................................................................34
3-13. HDMI/DVI Source Connections ................................................................................37
3-14. RGB Connections ....................................................................................................38
3-15. Progressive Component Video Connections.............................................................38
3-16. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections.........................................39
3-17. RS-232 Control System Connection.........................................................................40
3-18. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor ......................41
3-19. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment......................................41
3-20. Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View...........................45
3-21. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring .....................................................46
3-22. Prismatic Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View ............................50
4-1. VX-3000 OSD Menu Structure ...................................................................................55
4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness .........................................................57
4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ..........................................................58
4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint................................59
4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..............................................................60
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List of Figures
4-6. Keystone Correction...................................................................................................64
4-7. Pincushion Correction ................................................................................................65
4-8. Gain and Offset ..........................................................................................................69
4-9. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram .................................................................................71
7-1. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide (Prismatic Lens) ..90
7-2. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra ...........................................................................91
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7-3. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope .........................................92
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1. Introduction
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Runco VX-3000
DLP™ Home Theater Projector.
Target Audience
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Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the
most out of the VX-3000.
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About This Manual
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Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was
printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it
may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and
other Runco product manuals on-line, at www.Runco.com.
Runco welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to [email protected].
If You Have Comments
About This Manual...
Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify
the information and instructions provided:
Textual and Graphic
Conventions
• Remote and built-in keypad button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for
example, “Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.”
• Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is
shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To select the Component 1
input, type X133X.”
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• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle
brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>,
<Esc> and <Tab>.
• <Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your
keyboard if it has both keys.
In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used
to highlight important information, as in this example:
Note
A carriage return must be used after each command or string.
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Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the
manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your
equipment or injury:
Note
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special
significance. They also provide supplemental information.
Caution
CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can
degrade performance or cause a malfunction.
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TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using
certain features.
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Using This Manual
Tip
WARNING
WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result
in damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.
DANGER!
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or
death.
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.
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If you need...
... Turn to page:
Information about obtaining service
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Installation instructions
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First-time configuration instructions
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Advanced configuration instructions
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Troubleshooting tips
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Specifications for the VX-3000 Home Theater Projector
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Introduction
The VX-3000 Home Theater Projector offer the astounding picture quality and versatility
heretofore associated with more expensive projectors. Its 1920 x 1080, native-resolution
DLP light engine features Runco's powerful SuperOnyx™ technology for bright, pristine
high-definition (1080p) images.
Contrast ratio and dynamic range extend to new heights with Runco's exclusive
Reflectance Volume Regulation™ (RVR), an electronically-controlled iris system.
This model features a precision optics package with electronic lens shift. The standard
VX-3000 projection lens has a throw range of from 1.87 to 2.20 times the screen width.
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The VX-3000's illumination system provides two light intensity levels to allow maximum
flexibility for screen size, ambient light conditions, brightness and contrast balance, and
lamp life preservation. It also has a newly refined cooling system, which increases
efficiency and reduces noise levels.
The VX-3000 has been engineered to comply with Imaging Science Foundation™ (ISF)
standards for maximum home theater image quality. Runco's sophisticated parameters
for white balance and color gamut control have also been implemented for precise
balance of gray scale and color. The VX-3000 incorporates Runco-proprietary
de-interlacing technology that provides exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2
pulldown) conversion for the most artifact-free images possible.
For uncompromising widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the “scope”
(2.35:1) format, the VX-3000 can be equipped with Runco’s patent-pending CineWide™
technology, a combination of software, electronics and high-quality anamorphic optics.
CineWide maintains constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater.
When a viewer transitions from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to 2.35:1, the image simply
gets wider while full height is maintained. Also available with the VX-3000 is CineWide with
AutoScope™, an enhanced, remote-controlled motorized version of CineWide.
CineWide requires the use of a 2.35:1 or similar aspect ratio superwide
format screen.
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Note
Discrete IR and RS-232 control make custom installation seamless, while discrete source
and aspect ratio selection accommodate any automation control system.
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Description, Features
and Benefits
Introduction
Key Features and Benefits ➤
The VX-3000 offers these key features and benefits:
• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio)
• DLP system using SuperOnyx™ Digital Micromirror Device (DMD)
• 6-segment color wheel produces wide dynamic range and rich grayscale
• Picture in Picture function allows you to display two inputs on the screen at the same
time
• Two (2) HDMI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
• HDTV Compatible
Your VX-3000 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged,
please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO.
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Parts List ➤
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• Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR™) provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the
light path through the optics, enabling the perfect balance of black and white levels for
each individual installation
• VX-3000 DLP Home Theater Projector
• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries
• AC Power Cord, 8.2 feet (2.5 meters)
• Source Connection Cables, 9.8 feet (3.0 meters):
• Component Video
• HDMI to HDMI
• VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual (this document)
Optional Accessories:
• Ceiling mount kit (part number 956-0099-00)
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• CineWide™ technology (fixed, secondary anamorphic lens)
• CineWide™ with AutoScope™ system (secondary anamorphic lens and motorized
mount)
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2.1
VX-3000 at a Glance
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key VX-3000 components.
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Figure 2-1. VX-3000 Front/Side/Top View
1. EXHAUST VENT
2. ZOOM TAB (Standard VX-3000)
Use this to change the projected image size with a standard VX-3000.
3. TOP IR SENSOR
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4. TEMP LED
Indicates fan status and internal temperature as follows:
• Off during normal operation
• Red when internal temperature is too high or a fan failure occurs
5. INTAKE VENT
6. POWER/STANDBY LED
Indicates power status as follows:
• Orange when the projector is in standby mode
• Green during normal operation
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indicate that the lamp is cooling down
• Red when an internal failure requiring service has occurred
7. LAMP LED
Indicates lamp status as follows:
• Off during normal operation
• Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem
8. RUNCO LOGO
The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted)
or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and
rotate it 180 degrees.
9. FRONT IR SENSOR
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10. FOCUS RING (Standard VX-3000)
To adjust the focus, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it.
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Figure 2-2. VX-3000 Rear/Bottom/Side View
1. RUNCO LOGO
The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted)
or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and
rotate it 180 degrees.
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2. CABLE OPENING
Pass cables through this opening.
3. CABLE ACCESS DOOR
Open to access connectors.
4. LAMP MODULE COVER
Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.
5. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS
Use these to adjust the projector height or projection angle.
6. CEILING MOUNT HOLES
Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector.
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2.2
VX-3000 Rear Panel
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Figure 2-3 shows the VX-3000 rear panel.
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S-VID
S-VID /
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Figure 2-3. VX-3000 Rear Panel
1. HDMI 1 (Digital)
HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a
DVI or HDMI output.
2. HDMI 2 (Digital)
3. COMP 1 (RCA connectors)
Standard- or high-definition (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p) Component
(YPrPb) input for connecting a DVD/HD-DVD/BD player, HD set-top box or other
SD/HD source.
4. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other
composite video source.
5. S-VIDEO
A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS
(S-VHS) VCR.
6. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)
Connect the VX-3000 to power here.
7. MAIN POWER SWITCH
Disconnects or applies power to the VX-3000.
8. RS-232 CONTROL PORT
A female, RJ-11 connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater
automation/control system.
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9. 12-VOLT (250 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUT (3.5-mm, mini phono jack)
Connection for a 12-volt trigger-controlled device. This can be a retractable screen,
screen mask or the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system.
10. COMP 2 / RGB
Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr), SD or HD video signals.
(The VX-3000 automatically detects the signal format.)
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Figure 2-4 shows the VX-3000 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its
functionality.
ON
2
OFF
VID
S-VID
COMP1
RGB
HDMI
HDMI 2
COMP2
3
INFO
4
ENTER
EXIT
MENU
CONT
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BRT
6
RVR
COL
TINT
ISF
NIGHT
ISF
DAY
CUST1
CUST2
16 : 9
4:3
LBOX
VWIDE
CINEMA
1
2
VCINE
3
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9
0
PIP +
PIP -
5
7
8
10
PIP
ACT
(FOCUS)
(ZOOM)
FOCUS
ZOOM
9
LENS
LENS
Figure 2-4. VX-3000 Remote Control
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2.3
VX-3000 Remote
Control
Controls and Functions
1. LIGHT
Press to illuminate the buttons.
2. ON / OFF
Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off.
3. Source Selection Buttons:
VID
Press to select Composite video input as the source.
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S-VID (S-Video)
Press to select the S-Video input as the source.
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COMP1
Press to select Component 1 video input as the source.
COMP2
Press to select Component 2 video input as the source.
RGB
Press to select the Component 2 RGB input.
HDMI / HDMI 2
Press to select an HDMI input.
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4. INFO
Displays active source, signal resolution, aspect ratio and other projector status
information.
Cursor Keys ( , , , )
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display
patterns.
RVR (Reflectance Volume Regulation)
Adjusts the lens aperture (iris) setting according to the ambient light level in the
viewing area.
EXIT
Press to save menu item setting(s), exit the current menu and return to the previous
one.
ENTER
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.
MENU
Press this button to show or hide the on-screen display (OSD) controls.
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5. Picture Adjustment Buttons:
BRT (Brightness)
Press to adjust black level.
CONT (Contrast)
Press to adjust white level.
COL (Color)
Press to adjust color intensity.
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TINT
Press to adjust color hues.
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ISF NIGHT
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.
ISF DAY
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.
CUST1 / CUST2
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2”
memory preset.
7. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons
Use these buttons to select an aspect ratio directly, as follows:
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16:9
For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.
4:3
Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.
LBOX (Letterbox)
For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.
VWIDE (VirtualWide)
Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display.
CINEMA
For viewing 2.35:1 source material.
VCINE (Virtual Cinema – CineWide-equipped projectors only)
Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a
2.35:1 screen.
8. 0 - 9
Use these keys to enter menu passcodes.
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9. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Controls:
ACT
Press to switch to the active window in PIP mode.
PIP
Press to activate PIP mode.
PIP+
Press to enlarge the PIP window.
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PIPPress to shrink the size of the PIP window.
FOCUS (VX-3000 Ultra only)
Press to focus the image.
ZOOM (VX-3000 Ultra only)
Press to reduce or enlarge the projected image size.
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LENS
Press to access the lens shift controls.
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3.1
Remote Control
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To install batteries in the remote control, push the
battery cover and slide it off. Install the two AAA
batteries with the correct polarity and then
replace the cover.
• Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.
Notes on Batteries
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage from battery leakage.
• Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote
control and the IR receiver on the projector.
• If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the
batteries with new ones.
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• The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright
sunlight or fluorescent lighting.
• Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this
happens, point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation.
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Notes on Remote Control
Operation
Installation
3.2
Quick Setup
Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-3000 installation process. The sections
following this one provide detailed instructions.
Note
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video
installation specialist.
Table 3-1. Installation Overview
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For Details, Refer to
page...
Procedure
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Choose a location for the projector
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Install primary projection lens (VX-3000 Ultra only)
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If installing a CineWide-equipped projector: Install
AutoScope lens motor or fixed CineWide base plate
(optional)
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4
Mount the projector
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Connect signal sources to the VX-3000
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Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)
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Connect 12-volt trigger output to AutoScope lens motor or
other equipment (optional)
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Apply power to the projector
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Primary lens adjustments: focus, projected image size
(zoom) and position (shift)
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Change the OSD Language (optional)
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For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select
the proper picture orientation
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Install CineWide anamorphic lens (optional)
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CineWide lens adjustments: position, pitch (angle),
geometry and focus
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61 through 66
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Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input;
save settings when finished:
Aspect ratio
Brightness
Contrast
Color level
Tint
Input position
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Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are
installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into
account to ensure your projector performs optimally.
3.3
Installation
Considerations
Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or
inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.
Installation Type
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options
Considerations
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Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation
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Advantages
• Easy to set up
• Can be moved or changed quickly
• Easy to access
• Shares floor space with audience
Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
• Does not take up audience space
• Projector is unobtrusive
• Projector cannot be accidentally moved
• Installation is more permanent
• Projector access is more difficult
Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation
• Projector is completely hidden
• Projector is easily accessed
• Usually good ambient light rejection
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
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• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror
• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection
• Requires less space behind screen than
other rear screen installations
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft
of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed
out and less vibrant.
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Ambient Light
Installation
Throw Distance ➤
Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen.
This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not
you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your
image will be the right size for your screen.
You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and
multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-1. The result of this calculation tells you
roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to
project a focused image large enough to fill the screen.
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Estimating Throw Distance
Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio
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Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance
Table 3-3 gives the throw ratios for the VX-3000.
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Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000
Projector Model
Standard VX-3000
Throw
Ratio with
Primary
Lens Only
1.87 – 2.20
Throw Range in
inches, with
72.6x40.8-inch
(1.78:1) Screen
Throw Ratio
Throw Range in
with
inches, with
Primary
96x40.8-inch (2.35:1)
Lens and
Screen
Anamorphic
Minimum Maximum
Minimum Maximum
Lens
135.76
159.72
(n/a)
VX-3000i/CineWide
or
VX-3000d/CineWide
(Whitney Lens)
(n/a)
1.87 – 2.20
179.52
211.20
VX-3000i/CineWide
or
VX-3000d/CineWide
(Rainier II Lens)
(n/a)
1.55 – 1.65
148.80
158.40
1.55 – 1.65
148.80
158.40
VX-3000i/CineWide
with AutoScope or
VX-3000d/CineWide
with AutoScope
(Rainier II Lens)
1.87 – 2.20
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Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000 (continued)
Throw Range in
inches, with
72.6x40.8-inch
(1.78:1) Screen
Throw Ratio
Throw Range in
with
inches, with
Primary
96x40.8-inch (2.35:1)
Lens and
Screen
Anamorphic
Minimum Maximum
Minimum Maximum
Lens
VX-3000i/CineWide
or
VX-3000d/CineWide
(McKinley Lens)
135.76
159.72
134.40
1.40 – 1.65
134.40
158.40
158.40
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1.40 – 1.65
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VX-3000i/CineWide
with AutoScope or
VX-3000d/CineWide
with AutoScope
(McKinley Lens)
(n/a)
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Projector Model
Throw
Ratio with
Primary
Lens Only
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Vertical and Horizontal ➤
Position
Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular,
perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.
Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way
that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and
centered horizontally. See Figure 3-2.
Ceiling Installation
Height
Ceiling
Projection Distance
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x
Lens Center
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Floor Installation
Screen
Height
Lens Center
Lens Center
x
Projection Distance
Floor
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Figure 3-2. Projector Placement
Vertical and Horizontal ➤
Lens Shift
You can use the lens shift (LENS) controls on the projector remote to center the image on
the screen. Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or
width, as shown in Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4.
Screen Center
0%
50% Height
Lens Shift
(0.5 x H)
Base plate
to lens center =
approx. 5-6" (depending
on the amount of lens shift)
100% Height
Lens Shift
(1.0 x H)
Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular
lens or projector is used in this example.
Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)
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100% Width Lens Shift
(1.0 x W)
50% Width Lens Shift
(0.5 x W)
Screen Center
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Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular
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Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)
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Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX-3000 lens, as percentages and
absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen.
Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits
Lens Option
VX-3000i/
VX-3000d
--
VX-3000 Ultra
Proteus
B
Proteus
C
Proteus
D
Proteus E Proteus F
Up
35%
18%
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(Notes 2
and 3)
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Lens Shift Limits, as Percentages of Screen Height or Width (Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Horizontal
(Note 2)
25%
20%
20%
20%
20%
44%
44%
46%
46%
Down
50%
Left
0%
10% (Note 4)
10%
Right
0%
10% (Note 4)
10%
Lens Shift Limits in Inches, with a 100-by-56 inch (1.78:1) Screen
Up
19.60
10.08
11.20
11.20
11.20
11.20
Down
28.00
14.00
24.64
24.64
25.76
25.76
Left
0
10.00 (Note 4)
10.00
Right
0
10.00 (Note 4)
10.00
Vertical
Horizontal
Notes:
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1. With no vertical or horizontal lens shift, the lens center and screen center are aligned with each
other.
2. Vertical shift limits are percentages of the screen height. Horizontal shift limits are percentages of
the screen width.
3. Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount configurations. For floor
installations (where the projector is upright), reverse the up/down vertical lens shift percentages.
4. With these lenses, horizontal lens shift is not possible when the maximum amount of vertical lens
shift is used.
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In rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be
used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-5. The position of the projector and
mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your
dealer for assistance.
Folded Optics
Screen
Figure 3-5. Folded Optics
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Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:
• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector
away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause
drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.
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• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as
motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors,
speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.
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Other Considerations
Installation
3.4
Installing the Primary
Projection Lens
(VX-3000 Ultra only)
The VX-3000 Ultra primary projection lens is shipped separately from the projector.
Proceed as follows to install it:
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1. Carefully remove the projector from the
shipping container and place it on a flat
surface.
2. Loosen the Phillips screw at the bottom of
the decorative bezel on the front of the
projector.
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3. Grasp the bezel by the front, then rotate and lift it upward to remove it. (Don’t pull it
straight out.)
4. Carefully remove the lens from the shipping container.
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5. Remove the rear cap from the lens.
This protective cap is only used during
shipping to protect the lens from
damage.
6. Carefully cut and remove the plastic band
around the lens motor connector wires.
Take great care not to cut the wires!
REMOVE
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7. Detach the lens motor connector from the
motor by removing the two screws holding it
in place.
REMOVE
8. Note that the lens mount flange has a female
socket connector for the lens motor on the
right side of the flange.
Lens Motor
Connector
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Note that the lens assembly motor has a
male socket connector.
Lens Motor
Connector
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10. Connect the lens motor to the projector.
11. Hold the lens assembly with the motor facing
upward. Carefully insert the back of the lens
assembly into the hole in the lens flange.
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Guide Pin
mates with
this hole
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12. Gently push the lens assembly in until it is seated flush against the flange and the
guide pin on the lens assembly is fully seated in the hole on the flange.
13. Secure the lens assembly to the projector
flange with the three Allen screws on the
outer ring of the assembly, using a 3-mm
hex driver.
Tighten only these three screws. Do not attempt to adjust any of the
Caution screws behind the lens flange. Doing so may cause the lens to
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malfunction.
14. Install the foam shield around the front of the lens.
15. Replace the front lens bezel.
16. Tighten the Phillips screw on the bottom of the bezel to secure it.
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Installation
If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) VX-3000i, VX-3000d or VX-3000 Ultra, skip
this step and proceed with Mounting the VX-3000 (page 36).
If you are installing a CineWide projector equipped with a prismatic
(Whitney) anamorphic lens, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide
Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) (page 31).
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If you are installing a CineWide projector equipped with a
cylindrical (Rainier II or McKinley) anamorphic lens, proceed
with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Cylindrical
Lens) (page 33).
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3.5
Installing the Optional
CineWide/AutoScope
Lens Mount
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If you are installing a VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope, VX-3000d/CineWide with
AutoScope or VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install the
AutoScope lens motor.
Note
1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide
base plate or AutoScope lens motor. You will install the CineWide
lens after you install the projector and adjust the primary lens.
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2. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly
from what is shown in these instructions.
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Figure 3-6 shows the VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope or VX-3000d/CineWide with
AutoScope motor assembly.
CineWide with AutoScope 4
Ceiling Mount Adapter/
Projector Stand, Right
CineWide with 5
AutoScope
Ceiling Mount Adapter/
Projector Stand, Left
Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, 3
10-32 x 1/4” (2x)
AutoScope Lens Motor 2
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Nylon Spacer, 7
5/8” diameter x
3/16” high (4x)
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Pan-Head,
10-32 x 1/2”
(4x)
6 Screw, Phillips
Flat-Head,
Undercut,
M6 x 12mm
(4x)
Figure 3-6. VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope or VX-3000d/CineWide with
AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View
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Installing the AutoScope
Lens Motor
Installation
Figure 3-7 shows the VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.
CineWide with AutoScope 4
Ceiling Mount Adapter/
Projector Stand, Right
5 CineWide with
AutoScope
Ceiling Mount Adapter/
Projector Stand, Left
Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, 3
10-32 x 1/2” (2x)
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6 Screw, Phillips
Flat-Head,
Undercut,
M6 x 12mm
(4x)
Screw, Phillips 1
Pan-Head,
10-32 x 3/4” (4x)
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Standoff, 10mm x 7
5mm x M5,
Aluminum/Black
Anodize (4x)
Figure 3-7. VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded
View
Remove Projector Front Height Adjusters:
Place the projector upside down on a blanket
or other soft surface. Then, remove the two
height adjusters at the front of the projector by
turning them counterclockwise until they come
out.
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Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these
brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting plate (included with the
projector ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope
lens motor housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters
allow the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.
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Using the four (4), supplied M6 x 12mm Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #6), attach the
AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands (items #4 and #5) to the projector as
shown in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8. VX-3000 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands
Caution
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
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Install Lens Motor:
1. Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #2) as shown in Figure 3-9.
2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of
the projector.
3. Secure the motor to the projector with the four (4), supplied 10-32 Pan-Head Phillips
screws (item #1) and nylon spacers or aluminum standoffs (item #7).
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4. Secure the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands to the motor using
the two (2), supplied 10-32 Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #3).
Figure 3-9. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation
After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the VX-3000
on page 36.
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To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a VX-3000i/CineWide, VX-3000d/CineWide or
VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens:
1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface.
2. For a standard VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide that is to be
ceiling-mounted: Line up the four holes on the projector ceiling mounting plate
(included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with those on the bottom of the
projector.
3. Line up the two mounting holes on the CineWide base plate with those on the bottom
of the projector (and at the front of the ceiling mount plate, if present).
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4. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the
projector with the M6x12mm screws and washers provided with the CineWide lens
base plate. See Figure 3-10.
1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling
mounting plate. Use only the hardware provided with the
CineWide lens base plate.
2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
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3. Washers are not needed to install the base plate on a
VX-3000 Ultra.
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Installing the Fixed
CineWide Base Plate
(Prismatic Lens)
Installation
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Washers under
Lens Base Plate
(2 places)
VX-3000i/CineWide or
VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens
Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate
Y
VX-3000i/CineWide or
VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens
Base Plate
Washers between
Lens Base Plate and
Ceiling Mounting Plate
(2 places)
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VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide
with Prismatic Lens Base Plate
Figure 3-10. Projector with Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling
Mounting Plate - Bottom View
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Figure 3-11 shows the cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly for a
VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide.
Ceiling Mount
Plate (part of
Ceiling Mount
Kit)
1 Screw,
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Pan-Head,
M6 x 1.0 x
12mm (4x)
2 Anamorphic Lens
Base Plate
3 Nylon Spacer,
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5/8” diameter x
3/16” high (4x)
Figure 3-11. VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley
(Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View
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Installing the Fixed
CineWide Base Plate
(Cylindrical Lens)
Installation
Figure 3-12 shows the VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base
plate assembly.
Ceiling Mount
Plate (part of
Ceiling Mount
Kit)
Y
Screw,
Phillips PanHead,
M6 x 1.0 x
12mm (4x)
2
Anamorphic Lens
Base Plate
3
Nylon Spacer,
5/8” diameter x
3/16” high (4x)
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Figure 3-12. VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens
Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View
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1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface.
2. Install a nylon spacer (item #3) at each mounting hole location.
3. Place the CineWide base plate (item #2) on the bottom of the projector. For a
standard VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide, position the plate as shown in
Figure 3-11; for a VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure
3-12.
4. If you are mounting the projector on a ceiling: Line up the four holes on the
projector ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with
those on the bottom of the projector and CineWide base plate.
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5. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the
projector with the M6x12mm screws (item #1) and nylon spacers provided with the
CineWide lens base plate.
1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling
mounting plate. Use only the hardware provided with the
CineWide lens base plate.
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2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
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3.6
Mounting the VX-3000
Floor Mounting (Upright) ➤
In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and
level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a
presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent
it from being moved during a presentation.
For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited
space for projector and audience, you can invert the VX-3000 and suspend it from the
ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.
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Ceiling Mounting ➤
(Inverted)
There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen
installation, one method may be more suitable than another.
Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your
projector. Install the mount kit according to the instructions
provided with it.
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The projector can also be inverted and placed in an enclosure above and behind the
viewing area. Install four feet on the inside bottom surface of the enclosure on which the
projector can rest. A variety of materials can be used for this purpose (for example, rubber
crutch tips or turntable feet).
Adjusting the Projector ➤
Height or Projection Angle
If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the
projector at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling
mount.
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For a floor installation, turn the four adjustable
feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust
the projector height and/or projection angle.
3.7
Connections to the
VX-3000
If you do this, you may need to make keystone
adjustments or vertically shift the image using
the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to
compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to
Using the On-Screen Menus on page 54.
Proceed as follows to connect the VX-3000 to your video sources, external controller(s) –
if present – and AC power.
When connecting your equipment:
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
• Use the correct signal cables for each source.
• Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on
connectors that have them.
Connector Panel Access
To access the connector panel, pull
firmly on the cable access cover to
open it.
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Connect your video sources to the VX-3000 as shown and described in the sections that
follow.
HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-13. With an HDMI source, use the included
HDMI-to-HDMI cable; with a DVI source, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable.
Use the HDMI input whenever possible. This ensures the highest
video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain
throughout the entire signal path, from source component output
into the projector.
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Tip
S-VID
S-VID /
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HDMI or DVI Source(s)
(BD/HD-DVD/DVD Player,
HD Set Top Box,
Game Console etc.)
Figure 3-13. HDMI/DVI Source Connections
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Connecting Source
Components to the
VX-3000
Installation
RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player
or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see Figure 3-14. You can use a
DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector.
S-VID
S-VID /
Green Blue Red Horiz Vert
S-VID
S-VID /
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DVD Player or
HD Set Top Box
Personal Computer
Figure 3-14. RGB Connections
S-VID /
Y
Pb
S-VID
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Progressive Component Video Connections: Connect your progressive component
source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in Figure
3-15.
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DTV or Progressive
Component (YPbPr)
Source
Figure 3-15. Progressive Component Video Connections
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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Connect your composite,
S-Video and component video sources to the VX-3000 as shown in Figure 3-16.
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S-VID
S-VID /
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DTV Source,
DVD Player, VCR,
Satellite Receiver
etc.
Figure 3-16. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
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RS-232 Controller ➤
Connection
Use a communication cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system
(if present) to the RS-232 port on the VX-3000; see Figure 3-17.
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on
page 77.
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S-VID
S-VID /
Communication Cable,
RJ-11 male to
D-Sub 9-pin female
RJ-11 Male
Yellow
Green
1
2
3
4
Black
Red
Yellow
Green
5
4
9
Black
Red
3
8
2
7
1
6
D-Sub 9-pin female
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RS-232 Adapter Wiring
D-Sub 9-pin female
4-pin RJ-11
Function
2
2
Transmit Data
3
3
Receive Data
5
1, 4
Ground
1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9
--
Not Connected
Figure 3-17. RS-232 Control System Connection
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If you are installing a VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope, VX-3000d/CineWide with
AutoScope or VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, use the cable supplied with the
AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in
Figure 3-18.
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S-VID
S-VID /
3.5-mm
mini plug
AutoScope
Lens Motor (Rear)
Power
Switch
AC Input
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Figure 3-18. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor
If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt
trigger-activated equipment, connect it to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure
3-19.
S-VID
S-VID /
3.5-mm
mini plug
to other,
12-volt
trigger-activated equipment
(screen, screen mask etc.)
Black = Ground (Sleeve)
Red = +12V (Tip)
Figure 3-19. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment
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Connecting 12-Volt
Trigger Output to External
Theater Equipment
Installation
Connecting to AC Power ➤
Projector: The VX-3000 ships with
various types of AC power cords.
Choose the one that is appropriate
to your locale.
Power
switch
Plug the female end of the power
cord into the AC receptacle on the
rear of the projector (AC 100V ~
240V). Then, connect the other end
to your AC power source.
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AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power
cord is provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC
input on the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to a power source.
AutoScope Lens Motor (Rear)
Power
Switch
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3.8
Turning on the Power
to
110 VAC
Power
AC Input
1. Turn on your source components.
2. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear
of the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC
input (see above).
3. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. The POWER LED lights
orange. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs light red briefly, then go out.
4. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the VX-3000. The POWER LED
flashes green to indicate that it is warming up.
5. When the projector is ready for use, the POWER LED lights solid green.
6. “[Input Name] Source Searching” appears on the screen before the VX-3000 identifies
the input signal and remains there until a valid signal is detected.
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The VX-3000 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus.
To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer
ring and rotate it.
Focus and Zoom
Zoom
in
To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in),
move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction.
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Zoom
out
Focus
The VX-3000 Ultra has motorized focus and zoom
controls. To access them, use the two, white
buttons on the remote control to the left of the
LENS button.
3.9
Primary Lens
Adjustments
(FOCUS)
(ZOOM)
FOCUS
ZOOM
LENS
LENS
Focus and Zoom –
VX-3000 Ultra
To focus the projected image, press the FOCUS
button, then use the left- and right-arrow buttons
( ,
) to adjust the focus.
To make the picture smaller (zoom out), press the ZOOM button, then use the left-arrow
(
) button. To enlarge the picture (zoom in), press the ZOOM button, then use the
right-arrow (
) button.
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Vertical Lens Shift: To shift the projected image vertically, press the LENS button, then
use the up and/or down-arrow ( ,
) buttons.
The VX-3000 OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in
French, Spanish, Italian or German. To change the OSD language:
1. Press MENU.
2. Select Installation from the Main Menu and press ENTER.
3. Select Language from the Installation Menu.
4. Press
or
to select the desired language. (The change takes effect immediately.)
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Lens Shift
3.10
Changing the OSD
Language
Installation
3.11
Adjusting the Picture
Orientation
By default, the VX-3000 is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector
is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or
mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this:
1. Press MENU on the remote control.
2. Select Installation from the Main Menu and press ENTER.
3. Select Orientation from the Installation Menu.
If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and
adjust the anamorphic lens.
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Installing and
Adjusting the
CineWide Anamorphic
Lens
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4. Choose Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear to match the installation method.
Note
It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly
adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that
the image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the
screen.
Runco offers two types of anamorphic lenses for its CineWide projectors: prismatic and
cylindrical.
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• The prismatic lens compresses the height of the image (as opposed to stretching the
width) to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display device.
• The cylindrical anamorphic lens has a larger aperture than the prismatic lens. It
stretches the width of the image to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display
device. Two, cylindrical anamorphic lens options are available: Rainier II and McKinley.
Although they differ in size and throw distance range (refer to Table 3-3), the installation
procedure for both lenses is similar.
The following models are available with either a prismatic or a cylindrical anamorphic lens:
• VX-3000i/CineWide
• VX-3000d/CineWide
• VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide
The following models always use a cylindrical lens:
• VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope
• VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope
• VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope
If you are installing a CineWide projector with a prismatic lens, refer to Whitney
(Prismatic) Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment on page 50. If you are
installing a CineWide projector with a cylindrical lens, continue with the next section.
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The Cylindrical Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-20.
Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in
these instructions.
1 Lens Adapter Ring and
Mounting Screws (3x)
10 Anamorphic Lens
Y
Set Screw
9 Pitch Adjustment
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2 Pitch Adjustment Yoke for Lens
3 Height/Y Adjustment
T-Screw and Washer
(2x)
4 Pitch Adjustment
T-Screw and
Washer (2x)
5 Anamorphic Lens
8
Yaw/X Adjustment
Lever (2x)
Holder
6 1/4-20 Hex Bolt (2x)
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and Washer (2x)
7 AutoScope Carriage Plate or
Fixed CineWide Base Plate
Figure 3-20. Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
Attaching Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate or Fixed
CineWide Base Plate:
1. Remove the two Yaw/X Adjustment Levers (item #8) from the bottom of the
Anamorphic Lens Holder (item #5).
2. Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of the AutoScope Carriage Plate or Fixed
CineWide Base Plate (item #7). Position the bracket so that the long slot at the bottom
of the lens holder is perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the plate.
3. Secure the Anamorphic Lens Holder to the plate using the Hex Bolts/Washers
(item #6) and Yaw/X Adjustment Levers that you removed in Step 1.
4. Use the Lens Mounting Screws to attach the Lens Adapter Ring (item #1) to the Pitch
Adjustment Yoke (item #2); see Figure 3-21. (Use the round, threaded holes on the
yoke.)
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Cylindrical Anamorphic
Lens Installation and
Adjustment
Installation
5. Use the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws/Washers (item #3), Pitch Adjustment
T-Screws/Washers (item #4) and T-Nuts (item #9) to attach the Pitch Adjustment
Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be
as close to the primary lens as possible.
6. Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise.
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Figure 3-21. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring
Configure Lens Motor Trigger: CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image
height independent of the aspect ratio, while using the full display resolution of the
projector. It accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens
when widescreen material is being viewed. When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or
4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens moves out of the light path.
To configure the lens motor trigger on the VX-3000 for proper AutoScope operation:
1. Press MENU on the remote control.
2. Select Setup from the Main menu and press ENTER.
3. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Setup menu passcode when
prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote control.
4. Select 12-volt Trigger from the Setup menu.
5. Set the 12-volt Trigger to “Cinema.” This enables the lens motor to move the
anamorphic lens into position (in front of the primary lens) when the Cinema or Virtual
Cinema aspect ratio is selected.
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6. Select the Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into
position, if it isn’t already. To do this, press CINEMA or VCINE on the VX-3000
remote control (Figure 2-4).
Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position:
1. Project a white field on the screen.
2. Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers underneath the lens.
Too Far Left
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3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place (from right to left or vice versa) so that
there are no shadows on either side of the screen:
Correct position
Too Far Right
4. When the horizontal position is properly set, tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to
secure the lens in place.
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Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the
Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the
anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the
screen:
Too Low
Correct position
Too High
When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the
lens in place.
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Adjusting the Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom
pincushion distortion. To do this, loosen the Pitch Adjustment T-Screws (directly below
the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws) on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely.
Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular:
Correct Lens Angle
Incorrect Lens Angle
The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is
normal.
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment T-Screws to
secure the lens in place.
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Note
There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is
properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the
case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image
into the screen frame area to mask the distortion.
Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely
from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion:
Anamorphic Lens (Top View)
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Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to
secure the lens in place.
Geometry:
1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector.
2. Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely.
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3. Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly
anamorphic:
Wrong Position
Correct Position
4. When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the
Anamorphic Lens Set Screw (item #10) to secure the lens in place.
(When viewed from the front, the rear opening on the anamorphic
lens should appear as a tall, narrow oval.)
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Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic
lens to fine-tune the optical focus.
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Whitney (Prismatic) ➤
Anamorphic Lens
Installation and
Adjustment
The Whitney Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-22.
Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in
these instructions.
Anamorphic Lens
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6 Pitch/Y-Adjustment
Screw, Phillips
Pan Head, 4-40 x 3/8”
(4x) and Fender
Washer (4x)
2 Base Plate
3 Screw, Phillips
M6x16mm (2x) and
1/4” Flat Washer (2x)
(not shown; secures Base Plate
to bottom of projector)
5 Vertical Mounting
Bracket (2x)
4 Yaw/Z-Adjustment
Knob (2x) and
Washer (2x)
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Figure 3-22. Prismatic Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
1. Use the Pitch Adjustment Screws and Washers (item #6) to attach the Vertical
Mounting Brackets (item #5) to the Anamorphic Lens (item #1).
2. Place the lens with the brackets installed on top of (or under, if the projector is
inverted) the Base Plate (item #2), so that the two threaded posts at the bottom of the
brackets pass through the corresponding slots on the base plate.
3. Secure the lens assembly to the base plate with the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs and
Washers (item #4).
Tip
To avoid clipping the corners of the image, position the anamorphic
lens as close as possible to the primary lens.
Ceiling Mount
Bracket
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Adjusting the Lens Height (Y):
1. Project a white field on the screen.
2. Ensure that the four Height (Y) Adjustment Screws are loose enough to allow vertical
movement of the lens assembly.
Y
3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top
or bottom of the screen:
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Too Low
Correct position
Too High
4. When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment Screws to secure the
lens in place.
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Adjusting the Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom
pincushion distortion. To do this, loosen the Pitch Adjustment Screws on either side of the
lens to allow it to pivot freely. Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected
image is rectangular:
Correct Lens Angle
Incorrect Lens Angle
The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is
normal.
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws to
secure the lens in place.
Note
There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is
properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the
case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into
the screen frame area to mask the distortion.
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Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs to allow the lens to pivot freely
from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion:
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Anamorphic Lens (Top View)
Correct Position
Wrong Position
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Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs to
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• Press the CUST1 or CUST2 button on the
remote control to recall settings for the current
input from the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2”
memory preset.
ISF
NIGHT
ISF
DAY
CUST1
CUST2
4.1
Selecting Video
Memory
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• Press ISF NIGHT to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory
preset.
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• Press ISF DAY to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory
preset.
Use these buttons to select the appropriate
aspect ratio for the type of program material being
viewed. For more information on aspect ratios,
refer to Table 4-1.
• Press the BRT button on the remote control to
adjust the image brightness.
16 : 9
4:3
LBOX
VWIDE
CINEMA
1
2
VCINE
BRT
CONT
COL
TINT
4.2
Selecting an Aspect
Ratio
4.3
Adjusting the Picture
• Press CONT to adjust the image contrast.
• Press COL to adjust the image color level.
• Press TINT to adjust the hue of the image.
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For more information about these controls, refer to Picture Adjust on page 56.
When you turn on the VX-3000, it switches to the
last selected input and looks for a valid signal.
Use these buttons on the remote control to select
an input source directly.
VID
S-VID
COMP1
RGB
HDMI
HDMI 2
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4.4
Selecting An Input
Source
Operation
For PIP purposes, there are two groups of inputs
4.5
separated by their display modes:
Using
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) • Video (SD) group: Video and S-Video inputs.
PIP
ACT
PIP +
FOCUS
ZOOM
LENS
LENS
PIP -
• Graphic (HD) group: HDMI 1, HDMI 2,
Component 1 and Component 2/RGB inputs.
PIP shows one input from the Graphic group within one input from the Video group, or
vice versa.
• Press PIP to enable the PIP function. Press PIP again to turn PIP off.
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• To adjust the size of the PIP window, press PIP+ or PIP-.
Main
> Video
S-Video
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• When PIP is active, press ACT (Active) to display the Main and Secondary source
menu.
PIP
Secondary
Video
S-Video
Component 1
> Component 1
Component 2
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 2
RGB HD
RGB HD
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4.6
Using the On-Screen
Menus
To select a main window input source, press
or
to highlight it and press ENTER.
Then, do the same for the secondary window input source using the , ,
and
ENTER buttons. When finished, press EXIT.
• Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main Menu. To select a
menu item, use the
and
buttons on the remote control to highlight it. Press
ENTER or
to confirm your selection.
• Use the arrow buttons to select menu items or change settings.
• Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.
• Press MENU to turn off the OSD menu. (When the Main Menu is displayed, pressing
EXIT also turns off the menu.)
The VX-3000 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending
on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be
available.
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Lamp Power
Lamp Hours
Fan Mode
Setup
Background Color
PIP
RVR
12-volt Trigger
V. Correction
Amplitude
Picture
Adjust
Color Temperature
Aspect Ratio
Reset to Defaults
16:9
4:3
Letterbox
Virtual Wide
Cinema
Virtual Cinema
Y
Color Temperature
ISF Night, ISF Day,
Custom 1 or Custom 2
0 ... 100
0 ... 100
0 ... 100
0 ... 100
0 ... 8
5400 K, 6500 K, 9300 K,
Custom 1 or Custom 2
White Balance
(available only when
Custom 1 or
Custom 2 color temp.
is selected)
ISF
Advanced Options
Reset to Defaults
(available only on VX-3000
projectors equipped with
the CineWide option)
English, French, Spanish,
German or Italian
Floor Front, Floor Rear,
Ceiling Front or Ceiling
Rear
V. Keystone
H. Keystone
Pincushion
0 ... 3
Auto
Frequency
Phase
H. Position
V. Position
OSD Timer
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Language
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Source Select
Video
S-Video
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
RGB HD
Picture Memory
Copy Settings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Auto Off
Default
Picture Memory
Copy Settings
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Orientation
GeoCorrection
Overscan
Installation
HD & RGB Adjust
(480p and higher-res.
signals only)
OSD Setup
Information
Blue Image
Sleep Timer
Source
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
Picture Memory
Lamp Hours
Serial
OSD Position
0 ... 100
-15, -14 ... 0 ... +14, +15
0 ... +30
0, 3, 6, 9 ... 60 sec.
Horizontal
Vertical
On / Off
0, 30, 60, 90 ... 360 min.
(read only)
Figure 4-1. VX-3000 OSD Menu Structure
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170W or 200W
View / Reset
Normal, Hi. Altitude or
Manual
Black, Blue or Gray
On / Off
0, 1, 2 ... 19
Normal or Cinema
0 ... 8
Horizontal
Vertical
5, 10 ... 30 or Off
Yes / No
Speed (if Manual mode is
selected)
0 ... 8
0 ... 4
ISF Night, ISF Day,
Custom 1 or Custom 2
0 ... 100
0 ... 100
0 ... 100
0 ... 100
0 ... 8
5400 K, 6500 K, 9300 K,
Custom 1 or Custom 2
Gain
Offset
Image Enhance
Black Threshold
Gamma Selection
Advanced Color Enhance
(ACE)
Gamut
Yes / No
Red / Green / Blue
DNR
Detail Enhance
Luma Enhance
Chroma Enhance
0 IRE or 7.5 IRE
2.8, 2.6, 2.5, 2.4 or 2.2
R/G/B/Y/C/M
Limit / Saturation
(refer to page 71)
Operation
Main Menu ➤
The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions.
(You must enter a passcode to access the Setup and ISF menus.)
VX-3000i
Source Select
Picture Adjust
Aspect Ratio
Installation
Information
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Source Select ➤
➨ Video
S-Video
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
RGB HD
Picture Adjust ➤
Brightness
Contrast
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Picture Adjust
Copy Settings
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature
Reset to Defaults
Choose Source Select from the Main Menu to switch video sources.
The active source is indicated by an arrow to its left; in this example, Video is the active
source. To select a different source, use the
or
button to highlight it and press
ENTER.
Source
Picture Memory
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Setup
Custom 1
>
50
50
50
0
5
6500
Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your VX-3000 for optimum picture
quality. To access the Picture Adjust menu, press MENU, highlight Picture Adjust and
press ENTER.
To adjust a setting, use the
or
button to highlight it and press ENTER. Use the
or
button to change the setting. When finished, press EXIT.
The VX-3000 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards
established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully
crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has
implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to
obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco
recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation
technician.
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each input
separately.
Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and
regular program material, Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best
results:
• External test pattern source – Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test
DVD or equivalent.
• A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments.
Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as
follows. Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.
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Picture Memory: For each input, the VX-3000 lets you store picture quality settings as
presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and
resolution, to accommodate changing lighting conditions or viewer preferences.
To select a picture memory preset, highlight Picture Memory in the Picture Adjust menu.
Then, press
or
to select “Custom 1,” “Custom 2,” “ISF Night” or “ISF Day.” When
you select “Custom 1” or “Custom 2,” any changes to picture quality settings are stored in
the selected preset.
1. To store changes to the ISF Night or ISF Day Picture Memory
preset, select that Picture Memory in the ISF menu (refer to ISF
on page 69). You must enter a passcode to access the ISF
menu.
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2. The Picture Memory selection you make here is not retained
when the projector is powered off, then on again. To specify
which Picture Memory should take effect when the projector is
powered on, select it in the ISF menu.
Copy Settings: When you select the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” Picture Memory preset,
you can copy the settings from another preset to the selected preset. This gives you a
convenient starting point for creating a new, custom preset. To do this, select Copy
Settings from the Picture Adjust menu and press . Then, choose “Custom 1,”
“Custom 2,” “ISF Night” or “ISF Day.”
Note
To copy changes to the ISF Night or ISF Day Picture Memory
preset, select that Picture Memory in the ISF menu (refer to ISF on
page 69). You must enter a passcode to access the ISF
menu.
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Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an
acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE
pattern.
Below Black
Above Black
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray
areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four
shaded boxes.
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Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. Adjust the level so
that:
• The darkest black bars disappear into the background.
• The dark gray areas are barely visible.
• The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.
• The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.
• The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).
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Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the
one shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
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Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a
point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size.
Note
Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. A change to one
may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the
optimum setting.
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blue
red
magenta
green
cyan
yellow
gray
Color: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown
in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint
blue
red
magenta
green
cyan
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yellow
gray
Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. While looking at the color
bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray
and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue:
Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image.
When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image
appears greener. To set the tint, select Tint from the Picture Adjust menu and press
ENTER. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the tint level until
the cyan and magenta color bars (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single
shade of blue.
Note
Like the Brightness and Contrast controls, the color and tint controls
are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the
other in order to achieve the optimum setting.
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Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust
sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. On your
external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as
needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and
differently-sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness
setting to eliminate them.
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Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
Color Temperature
6500
Color Temperature: The VX-3000 has five memory settings for Color Temperature:
• 5400 kelvins
• 6500 kelvins
• 9300 kelvins
• Custom 1
• Custom 2
Custom 1 and Custom 2 are installer-adjustable and can be used to create custom
settings. There are six (6) adjustable “white balance” parameters available for the Custom
1 and Custom 2 settings (two each for red, green and blue). These are described later in
this section; refer to White Balance on page 69.
Note
You must enter a passcode to access the ISF menu.
Reset to Defaults: To reset all picture quality settings for the current input to their
factory-default values, select Reset to Defaults from the Picture Adjust menu.
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To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio
from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your
screen size and the type of program material being viewed, then press ENTER; refer to
Table 4-1.
Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio
➨ 16:9
4:3
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Letterbox
16:9
Virtual Wide
Remote
Control
Key
Cinema
Description
Virtual Cinema
16 : 9
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16:9 Screen (Display)
Select 16:9 to view 16:9
DVDs and HDTV programs
in their native aspect ratio.
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Aspect Ratio
4:3 images are stretched
horizontally to fit a 16:9
screen.
4:3 Image, stretched to fill
16:9 Screen (Display)
4:3
4:3
Letterbox
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16:9 Screen (Display)
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16:9 Display
(Letterbox aspect ratio)
4:3 scales the input signal
to fit in the center of the
16:9 screen. 4:3 is the
aspect ratio used by
computer monitors,
standard television
programming and most
VHS video cassettes.
Letterbox mode scales
(zooms in on) a 4:3 image
linearly (by the same
amount on all sides) to fill a
16:9 display.
Letterbox is best suited for
viewing LaserDisc movies
or non-anamorphic DVDs
on a 16:9 screen.
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)
Aspect Ratio
Remote
Control
Key
VirtualWide
VWIDE
Description
VirtualWide scales a 4:3
image NON-linearly (more
on the sides than in the
center) to fit a 16:9 screen.
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16:9 Screen (Display)
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16:9 Screen
with VirtualWide
On a 2.35:1 screen, the
image is centered between
black bars on either side.
4:3 Image on
2.35:1 Screen
with VirtualWide
CINEMA
Select Cinema to view 2.35
source material in its native
aspect ratio.
2.35:1 Image on
16:9 Screen
(Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide)
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Cinema
2.35:1 Image on
2.35:1 Screen
(Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide)
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With a 16:9 screen and a
non-CineWide projector (no
anamorphic lens), the upper
and lower portions of the
screen are masked, but the
geometry of the active
image area is unchanged.
With a 2.35:1 screen and a
CineWide-equipped
projector, the video
processor scales the 2.35:1
image so that the active
image area fills the 16:9
chip surface, eliminating the
black bars. The secondary,
anamorphic lens then
restores the proper
geometry to the 2.35:1
image.
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)
Aspect Ratio
Remote
Control
Key
Virtual Cinema
VCINE
Description
16:9
16:9 Image
Image on
on
2.35:1
2.35:1 Screen
Screen
A 16:9 image is scaled
NON-linearly (more on the
sides than in the center) to
fit a 2.35:1 screen.
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Virtual Cinema is available
only on VX-3000 projectors
equipped with the
CineWide option.
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2.35:1 Screen with
Virtual Cinema
To access the Installation adjustments, press MENU, then press the
or
button to
highlight Installation and press ENTER. The Installation sub-menu appears. Press EXIT to
return to the previous menu or press MENU to close all menus.
Note
When you change a setting in the Installation menu, the change takes
effect immediately; you do not need to press ENTER afterwards.
(Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to exit.)
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Language: Press the
or
button to select from the available languages: English,
French, Spanish, German and Italian.
Orientation: Press the
or
button to change the orientation of the projected image.
The VX-3000 can be installed on a ceiling or in a rear-screen configuration with one or
more mirrors. There are four settings: Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear and Ceiling
Rear.
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Installation
Installation
Language
Orientation
English
Floor Front
GeoCorrection
>
Overscan
0
Blue Image
Off
Sleep Timer
Off
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GeoCorrection: Projector placement and other factors can cause geometric distortion in
the projected image. To correct this, select GeoCorrection from the Installation menu. This
sub-menu provides the following options:
V. Keystone
0
H. Keystone
0
Pincushion
0
• V. Keystone/H. Keystone: To correct distortion resulting from the angle of projection,
select V. Keystone or H. Keystone from the GeoCorrection menu and use the
or
button to make the image rectangular. See Figure 4-6.
Tip
Runco recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless
absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image.
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GeoCorrection
Horizontal Keystone Correction
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Projector
+
Projected Image
Negative values
compress left side.
Positive values
compress right side.
Vertical Keystone Correction
-
+
Negative values
compress bottom.
Positive values
compress top.
Figure 4-6. Keystone Correction
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• Pincushion: “Pincushion” distortion can sometimes occur if the throw distance is very
short and/or the projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens (refer to Installing and
Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens in Section 3). To correct it, select
Pincushion from the GeoCorrection menu and use the
or
button to make the
image rectangular. See Figure 4-7.
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Projector
Negative values
decrease image height
at screen center.
Projected Image
Positive values
increase image height
at screen center.
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Figure 4-7. Pincushion Correction
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Overscan: Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video
signal out beyond the edge of the display area.
Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television
sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively
trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to
fill the display area.
Use the on-screen slidebar to select the desired amount of over scan.
For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, overscan is generally not necessary or
desirable.
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HD & RGB Adjust: Use the settings in the HD & RGB Adjust menu to fine-tune 480p and
higher-resolution signals for optimum picture quality.
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• Auto: Adjusts the phase, frequency and position automatically.
• Frequency: Adjusts the frequency of the signal.
• Phase: Adjust the phase if the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or
“noise.” Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the
incoming signal. The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a
VCR.
For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear
pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. (You may
find that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this
case.)
• H. Position: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image.
• V. Position: Adjusts the vertical position of the image.
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OSD Setup: Choose OSD Setup from the Installation menu to change the behavior or
appearance of the OSD menus.
• OSD Timer: Use the
or
button to set the OSD Timer. This timer controls how
long the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 0 to 60 seconds, in
3-second increments. When you set the OSD Timer to 0, the menus remain on-screen
until you hide them by pressing MENU.
• OSD Position: To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD, press the
or
button to select H. Position or V. Position and use the
or
button to adjust.
Blue Image: Press the
or
button to turn the Blue Image Off or On. This feature
removes all red and green color information from the image (simulating a blue filter), and is
useful for color-calibrating the projector or other video components.
Sleep Timer: The Sleep Timer automatically puts the projector into standby mode after
the amount of time you specify here. (A warning appears on-screen one minute before this
is to occur.)
Use the
or
button to set the timer for anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours, in
30-minute increments. To disable the Sleep Timer, set it to 0.
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Select Information from the Main Menu to see projector status information: the
currently-active source, input signal resolution, aspect ratio, picture memory and lamp
usage. This menu also displays the projector serial number.
Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them
answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.
Information
Information
Source
HDMI 1
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
Tip
You can also press INFO on the VX-3000 remote control unit (Figure
2-4) to display this information.
Picture Memory
Lamp Hours
Y
Serial
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To access advanced projector settings, use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight
Setup and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Setup
menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the
remote control.
You only need to enter the Setup menu passcode the first time you
select that menu after turning on the projector.
Lamp Power: Select Lamp Power from the Setup Menu to adjust the lamp output level.
You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (200W; this is the default setting) or
you can choose the lower (170W) setting. Generally, lower lamp output prolongs the life of
the lamp, but decreases brightness.
Note
WARNING
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Lamp Hours: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp Replacement on
page 73), you should also reset the lamp timer. To do this, select Lamp Hours from the
Setup menu. Press the right-arrow key on the remote to highlight “Yes,” then press
ENTER to confirm the reset.
Reset the Lamp Timer ONLY after you replace the lamp. Otherwise,
the reported “Lamp Hours” will be inaccurate.
Do not exceed the recommended lamp life of 2000 hours. An old
lamp becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure.
Fan Mode: Select Fan Mode from the Setup Menu to control the operation of the
projector’s cooling fan.
In most cases, the default Fan Mode (Normal) will maintain the correct operating
temperature. If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating, or in certain high-altitude
operating environments, you may need to change this setting to Hi. Altitude or Manual.
To manually set the fan speed, select Manual and press ENTER. Then, use the on-screen
slidebar to adjust the speed.
Background Color: Press the
or
button to select the image Background Color
(black, blue or gray). The Background Color appears when no incoming signal is present.
PIP: To enable or disable the picture-in-picture (PIP) feature, highlight PIP in the Setup
menu and press
or
to select On or Off.
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16:9
ISF Night
450
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Setup
Lamp Power
200 Watts
Lamp Hours
>
Fan Mode
Background Color
PIP
RVR
12-volt Trigger
Normal
Black
Off
0
Normal
V. Correction
0
Amplitude
>
Auto Off
0
Default
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RVR: Use the RVR control to increase or decrease the Reflectance Volume Regulation
setting. RVR lets you control the aperture or iris size (the physical opening through the
lens; similar to an “f-stop” on a camera). Doing so allows you to optimize brightness and
contrast according to the amount of ambient light in the viewing area.
Use a higher setting for rooms with a lot of ambient light. Use a lower setting for more
“theater-like” viewing conditions (little or no ambient light).
12-volt Trigger: Select 12-volt Trigger from the Setup menu to configure the 12-volt
trigger output.
• Set the 12-volt Trigger to Normal if you want the trigger to activate when the projector
is turned on (for instance, if the trigger is controlling a retractable screen).
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Virtual Cinema aspect ratio is selected. Choose this setting if your VX-3000 is equipped
with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system.
V. Correction: To achieve the proper image geometry with the secondary anamorphic
lens, select V. Correction from the Set Up menu. Then, use the
or
button to change
the native aspect ratio of the display, in small increments.
Amplitude: The Amplitude menu allows you to fine-tune the aspect ratio by compressing
it horizontally or vertically, in small increments. This can be useful if your projector is
equipped with an anamorphic lens.
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The Horizontal control adjusts the image width while keeping the height constant.
Similarly, the Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant.
Auto Off: When using the VX-3000 with a computer, use the Auto Off feature to have the
VX-3000 go into standby mode when no source signal is present on the current input. (A
warning message appears on-screen for approximately eight seconds before this occurs.)
Select an Auto-Off interval of from five to 30 minutes, in five-minute increments. To return
to normal operating mode from the Auto Off standby mode, select the input with the
remote control or operate your computer.
When Auto Off is disabled, the VX-3000 remains in normal operating mode, regardless of
the presence or absence of an input sync signal.
Note
1. If the computer is turned off or not properly connected to the
VX-3000, the system is set to the off state.
2. For instructions on using the computer's power management
features, refer to the instructions for your computer.
Default: To restore all Setup Menu options to their factory-default values, select Default
and press the
button to highlight “Yes.” Then, press ENTER.
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To access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF from the Main Menu and press ENTER.
Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the ISF Calibration menu
passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote
control.
ISF
ISF
Picture Memory
Copy Settings
Note
This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.
The Picture Memory selection you make here is retained when the
projector is powered off, then on again.
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Picture Memory/Copy Settings: These settings are described in the Picture Adjust
section (page 56).
Brightness/Contrast/Color/Tint/Sharpness/Color Temperature: These settings are
described in the Picture Adjust section (refer to page 56).
White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected
image, select the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” Color Temperature. Then, choose White
Balance from the ISF menu and press ENTER.
• Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the
image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white
areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red,
green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.
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• Offset: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color
imbalances in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test
pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the
gray areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.
The Gain controls increase or decrease the full-scale input range; the Offset controls
shift the entire range, resulting in a change in brightness. Figure 4-8 shows how the
Gain and Offset controls interact with each other.
OFFSET = 1023
OFFSET = 512
INPUT RA NGE ( V )
1.0
OFFSET = 0
0.5
OFFSET = 1023
OFFSET = 512
0
OFFSET = 0
0
1023
GAIN
Figure 4-8. Gain and Offset
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ISF Night
>
Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Color
50
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature
0
5
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White Balance
>
Advanced Options
>
Reset to Defaults
Operation
Note
Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast; higher
Offset settings reduce the image brightness.
Advanced Options: For more precise control over picture quality, select Advanced
Options from the ISF menu and press ENTER.
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• Image Enhance: The Image Enhance menu gives you options for improving the
quality of standard-definition, 480i images. (For 480p and higher-definition images, the
controls in this menu are disabled.) Keep in mind that these controls add frequencies
that are not present in the original signal, and may make images appear “noisy” if
misused.
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• DNR: Use the
or
button to adjust the Digital Noise Reduction (DNR). DNR is
useful for clearing up noisy images from interlaced SD sources. Adjust as desired,
keeping in mind that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also
soften the image.
• Detail Enhance: Use the Detail Enhance control to improve the apparent horizontal
and/or vertical resolution of the image.
• Luma Enhance: Use the Luma Enhance control to improve the apparent brightness
of the image.
• Chroma Enhance: This control adds chroma (color information) to the input signal
and can make colors appear more vibrant and saturated.
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• Black Threshold: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels
present in certain video signals, and ensures that blacks in the display are neither
“crushed” (where dark grays appear black) nor excessively elevated (where blacks
appear dark gray). By default, the projector automatically determines the best setting
according to the type of incoming video signal:
• 0 IRE: Used for DVD output with “enhanced black,” SECAM, most PAL standards
and Japanese NTSC.
• 7.5 IRE: Used for most NTSC video signals.
For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Generally, if black
appears crushed when brightness = 30, choose “0 IRE.” If black appears excessively
elevated, use “7.5 IRE.”
• Gamma Selection: The normal gamma setting of 2.2 is correct for almost all signals
and conditions. If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or
impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This
will improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image
is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting.
Again, good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and
whites.
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• Advanced Color Enhance (ACE): Use the Advanced Color Enhance (ACE) controls
to customize the stored color space characteristics. To do this, use the or button
to select a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta).
For each component color, you can adjust the following:
• Limit: This slidebar adjusts the intensity – also known as luminance – of a given
color.
• Saturation: This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level – the amount of that color
in a video image. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0”
removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will
be overpowering and unrealistic.
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To restore the color space settings to their factory-default values, select Reset to
Defaults and press ENTER.
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• Gamut: Under most conditions, the White Balance and Advanced Color Enhance
(ACE) controls in the Calibration menu are adequate for producing accurate and
realistic colors from a variety of sources.
In rare cases, though, you may need more precise control over the VX-3000 display
color gamut (range). For example, you may require a unique color gamut for a given
projector or application.
The VX-3000 enables you to define the precise hue of each primary color component
(white, red, green and blue) used to generate the millions of colors produced in
displays. You do this by specifying x/y coordinates and luminance values for each
primary color component.
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The x and y coordinates for each color define its location on the standard CIE
chromaticity graph, shown in Figure 4-9. (CIE stands for “Commission Internationale de
l’Éclairage” (International Commission on Illumination), the organization responsible for
color measurement and management standards.)
1.0
y
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
10000
8000
6667
5714
5000
4000
2222
2500
2000
D50
D65
2857
0.4
3333
0.5
D93
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9 x 1.0
Figure 4-9. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram
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Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates
the “triangle” for possible colors. For example, changing the x/y coordinates for red
moves the color closer to either orange or violet, which in turn affects all displayed
colors having a red component.
To perform these adjustments, you will need a color analyzer (Sencore
ColorPro 5000 software and ColorPro III sensor, or equivalent).
Note
1. Select Gamut from the Advanced Options menu and press ENTER.
Gamut
Manual
2. To do an automatic gamut adjustment, highlight “Enter” and press ENTER. If further
calibration is necessary, continue with the next step.
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To adjust the gamut:
White
x:312
y:329 Y:045
Red
x:640
y:330 Y:015
3. Highlight “Settings” and press
Green
x:300
y:600 Y:022
Blue
x:150
y:060 Y:018
4. Highlight “White” and press ENTER. The VX-3000 displays a white field on the
screen.
D. White x:312
y:329 Y:045
Enter
Save
Color Temp.
or
to select “Manual.”
5. Using the color analyzer, measure the x and y coordinates for about 15 seconds.
Make a note of the results.
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6. Press EXIT or ENTER.
7. Highlight “White” and press
x:000
y:000 Y: 000
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White
.
8. Press ENTER to select the first digit of the x coordinate value for White (obtained in
Step 5).
9. Press
or
repeatedly to set the digit.
10. Press
to select the next digit; use the
and
buttons to change it.
11. Repeat Step 10 for the third digit.
12. Press ENTER.
13. Press
to highlight the “y” coordinate value for White. Then, press ENTER to select
the first digit.
14. Repeat Steps 9 through 12 to set the “y” coordinate value for White.
15. Press
digit.
to highlight the “Y” coordinate value. Then press ENTER to select the first
16. Repeat Steps 9 through 12 to set the “Y” coordinate value for White.
17. Press EXIT.
18. Repeat Steps 4 through 17 for Red, Green, Blue and D. White (Desired White).
19. Highlight “Save” and press ENTER.
To undo the effects of a previous calibration, highlight “Settings” and press
select “Default.”
or
to
Reset to Defaults: To restore the ISF default image settings for the current input source
ONLY, select Reset to Defaults and press the
button to highlight “Yes.” Then, press
ENTER.
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or
sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Runco dealer to
obtain a replacement lamp.
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1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
Allow the projector to cool down for
approximately 45 minutes prior to removing
the lamp assembly for replacement.
2. Loosen the two captive screws from the lamp
cover.
3. Remove the lamp cover.
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4. Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws.
5. Grasp the lamp assembly handle and pull gently,
removing the lamp module from the projector
housing.
6. Install the new lamp module and replace the two
screws.
7. Replace the lamp cover at the right side first and
secure it with the two screws.
8. Turn on the power and select Lamp Hours from the
Setup menu to reset the lamp timer (refer to Lamp
Hours on page 67).
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5.1
Lamp Replacement
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.2
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may
encounter with the VX-3000. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you
encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support.
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Solution
• The VX-3000 is not
plugged in or the AC outlet
is not active.
• Ensure that the VX-3000 is
plugged in and that the AC
outlet is active.
• Turn on the power switch.
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The projector does not turn
on.
Possible Cause(s)
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• The main power switch (at
the rear of the projector) is
off.
• Lamp cover is not securely
attached.
• Securely attach the lamp
cover.
The projector does not turn
back on after it was powered
off.
• The projector will not turn
on for two minutes after
power-off, to protect the
lamp.
• Wait until the VX-3000
completes its cool-down
(POWER LED lights solid
orange).
The remote control does not
work correctly.
• The batteries have run out.
• Replace the batteries.
The projector is on and OSD
menus appear, but there is no
video image on-screen.
• Incorrect source selection.
• Source component is not
turned on.
• Source component is
connected incorrectly or
not at all.
• Select the correct source.
• Turn on the source.
A projected image from a
DVD is split or otherwise
scrambled.
• DVD player is connected
to the Component input
and set to progressive
scan mode.
• Turn off progressive scan
on the DVD player.
Image is blurred.
• The lens is not correctly
focused.
• Adjust the focus with the
remote control.
Image is too bright and/or
lacks definition in the bright
areas of the image.
• Contrast is set too high.
• Lower the contrast setting.
Image appears “washed out”
and/or dark areas appear too
bright.
• Brightness is set too high.
• Lower the brightness
setting.
Colors in the image are
swapped; for example, reds
appear blue or vice versa.
• The Red/Pr, Green/Y or
Blue/Pb outputs from the
source are connected to
the wrong inputs on the
VX-3000.
• Ensure that the source
outputs are connected to
the correct VX-3000 input.
POWER LED lights solid red.
• Internal failure.
• Please contact your Runco
dealer for assistance.
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• Check cable connection
from source component to
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
• The lamp has failed or
exceeded its usage life.
• Replace the lamp with a
new one.
TEMP LED lights solid red.
• VX-3000 internal
temperature is too high or
one or more fans have
failed.
• Power off the VX-3000
and allow it to cool down.
Ensure that the intake and
exhaust vents are not
blocked. Turn the
projector back on. If the
problem persists, please
contact your Runco dealer
for assistance.
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6. Serial Communications
To interface the VX-3000 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running
terminal emulation software:
1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-17.
6.1
RS-232 Connection
and Port Configuration
2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as
HyperTerminal.
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3. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1
stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200.
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Component 1 input, type X133X. Do not send a carriage return after the
command.
Serial commands to the VX-3000 take the following form:
• Commands are in ASCII format.
• Commands must be in UPPERCASE; for example, X001X, not x001x.
• When you send a valid command, the VX-3000 performs the following actions:
1. Echoes the command back to the PC or control system, unless the command is
X001X (Power On).
2. Executes the command.
3. Sends a confirmation message in the form X0_[command number]X<CR>. The
confirmation message does not include the leading zeros in the command.
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For example, when you send the command X003X, the VX-3000 responds with
X003XX0_3X<CR>. When you send the command X061X, the VX-3000 responds
with X061XX0_61X<CR>. When you send the command X133X, the VX-3000
responds with X133XX0_133X<CR>.
• When you enter an invalid command, the VX-3000 echoes the command and does
nothing else.
Note
The VX-3000 will not accept serial commands for 20 seconds after
it is turned on or off.
Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only)
Code
Function
0x06, 0x14,
0x00, 0x03,
0x00, 0x34,
0x11, 0x00, 0x5c
Power on
X001X
Serial command test action
X002X
Power off
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6.2
Serial Command
Syntax
Serial Communications
Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued)
Function
Menu
X004X
Enter
X005X
Exit
X006X
Up
X007X
Down
X008X
Left
X009X
Right
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X011X
Info
X021X
Remote 1
X022X
Remote 2
X023X
Remote 3
X024X
Remote 4
X025X
Remote 5
X026X
Remote 6
X027X
Remote 7
X028X
Remote 8
X029X
Remote 9
X030X
Remote 0
X041X
Picture Memory "Custom 1"
X042X
Picture Memory "Custom 2"
X043X
Picture Memory "ISF Day"
X044X
Picture Memory "ISF Night"
X047X
Picture Adjust Reset to default
X048X
Setup Reset to default
X049X
ISF Reset to Default
X050X
show serial number
X051X
load gamma 2.2
X052X
remove all msg
X053X
copy comp1 color temperature value to comp2, RGBHD, HDMI1, HDMI2
copy video color temperature value to svideo.
X054X
copy 6500 to CT1 and CT2
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued)
Function
open pip window
X056X
PIP increase sub window size
X057X
PIP decrease sub windwo size
X058X
Set PIP active window
X059X
Set PIP on
X060X
Set PIP off
X061X
Aspect Ration:16:9
X062X
Aspect Ration:4:3
X063X
Aspect Ration:LetterBox
X064X
Aspect Ration:VirtualWide
X065X
Aspect Ration:Cinema
X066X
Aspect Ration:VirtualCinema
X067X
For service tool copy ct RGB value
X071X
baud rate = 9600
X072X
baud rate = 19200
X073X
baud rate = 115200(default)
X081X
show factory menu
X083X
X084X
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Image orientation:floor front
Image orientation:ceiling front
Image orientation:floor rear
X085X
Image orientation:ceiling rear
X091X
Lamp ECO Mode
X092X
Lamp Normal Mode
X093X
disable auto source searching
X095X
enable printf
X096X
disable printf
X100X
0 IRE
X101X
7.5 IRE
X102X
print fan rpm
X103X
print adc values
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued)
Code
Function
copy comp 720P ADC value to other timing
X107X
copy comp 721P ADC value to other timing( 7.5 IRE)
X108X
copy RGBHD ADC value to other timing
X109X
copy 5160 video ntsc value to pal
X110X
copy 5160 svideo ntsc value to pal
X112X
Color Temp: 5400
X113X
Color Temp: 6500
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X106X
X114X
Color Temp: 9300
X115X
Color Temp: Custom1
X116X
Color Temp: Custom2
X121X
Switch OSD language 1 English
X122X
Switch OSD language 2 French
X123X
Switch OSD language 3 Spanish
X124X
Switch OSD language 4 German
X125X
Switch OSD language 5 Italian
X131X
CVBS
X132X
S-Video
X133X
Comp1
X134X
Comp2
X135X
HDMI1
X136X
HDMI2
X137X
RGBHD
X151X
reset user lamp timer
X152X
reset factory lamp timer
X156X
Background Color = Black
X157X
Background Color = Blue
X158X
BackGround Color = Gray 60
X175X
Burn-In mode off
X180X
Blue Image ON
X181X
Blue Image OFF
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued)
Function
Burn-In on/off eco
X183X
Burn-In on/off normal
X221X
32-Gray bars
X226X
Checker board
X231X
DMDRedCurtain
X232X
DMDGreenCurtain
X233X
DMDBlueCurtain
X234X
DMDFullBlackCurtain
X235X
DMDYellowSolidField
X236X
DMDCyanSolidField
X237X
DMDMagentaSolidField
X252X
DMDFullWhiteCurtain
X253X
set IRIS full off
X254X
set IRIS full on
X255X
set dynamic black off
X256X
set dynamic black on
X260X
test pattern off
X302X
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X182X
X303X
zoom disable
X333X
switch events
X400X
show resolution
X500X
Set Gamma 2.8
X501X
Set Gamma 2.5
X502X
Set Gamma 2.2
X503X
Set Gamma 1.0
X504X
Set Gamma 2.4
X505X
Set Gamma 2.6
X520X
Focus increment (+1)
X300X
X301X
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Code
focus enable
focus disable
zoom enable
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued)
Code
Function
Focus decrement (-1)
X522X
Zoom increment (+1)
X523X
Zoom decrement (-1)
X524X
RVR increment
(+1)
X525X
RVR decrement
(-1)
X526X
H Lens Shift increment (+1)
X527X
H Lens Shift decrement (-1)
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X521X
X528X
V Lens Shift increment (+1)
X529X
V Lens Shift decrement (-1)
X530X
H keystone increment (+1)
X531X
H keystone decrement (-1)
X532X
V keystone increment (+1)
X533X
V keystone decrement (-1)
X550X
Disable Splash screen
X551X
Enable splash screen
X552X
Disable OSD message
X553X
Enable OSD message
X570X
Read total lamp hours
X900X
reset IRIS position
X901X
get power status
X902X
projector states
X996X
show composer version
X997X
Show firmware version
X998X
show mcu version
X999X
show iris version
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Table 6-2. Serial Commands: Z Command
Function
Lamp hours -- Normal (User OSD)
Z002
Lamp hours -- ECO (User OSD)
Z004
Lamp hours -- Normal (Factory OSD)
Z005
Lamp hours -- ECO (Factory OSD)
Z010
picture mode setting
Z011
User brightness
Z012
User contrast
Z014
User color
Z015
User tint
Z016
User sharpness
Z017
Color temperature
Z034
Burn-In On timer
Z035
Burn-In Off timer
Z038
Burn-In Cycle
Z090
select IRE
Z091
NR_TR
Z093
Z094
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Detail Enhance
LTI
CTI
Z104
Gamma gain -- Red (adjust ColorTemp)
Z105
Gamma gain -- Green(adjust ColorTemp)
Z106
Gamma gain -- Blue(adjust ColorTemp)
Z107
Gamma offset -- Red(adjust ColorTemp)
Z108
Gamma offset -- Green(adjust ColorTemp)
Z109
Gamma offset -- Blue(adjust ColorTemp)
Z127
DLP Color Wheel delay
Z128
DLP Degamma Table
Z129
system works timer
Z131
R offset to RGBHD(AD9984)
Z132
G offset to RGBHD(AD9984)
Z133
B offset to RGBHD(AD9984)
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Table 6-2. Serial Commands: Z Command (continued)
Code
Function
R gain to RGBHD(AD9984)
Z135
G gain to RGBHD(AD9984)
Z136
B gain to RGBHD(AD9984)
Z137
Y offset to Comp(AD9984)
Z138
Pb offset to Comp(AD9984)
Z139
Pr offset to Comp(AD9984)
Z140
Y offset to Comp(AD9984)
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Z134
Z141
Pb offset to Comp(AD9984)
Z142
Pr offset to Comp(AD9984)
Z143
HDMI1 color space
Z144
HDMI2 color space
Z145
Splash timer
Z146
Cine Wide mode
Z147
Splash Screen ISF or normal
Z148
Focus Zoom OSD visible
Z150
select RS232 baudrate
Z151
Dep Timing
Z152
Change Timing Tmp
Z153
RGBHD ADC R offset
Z154
RGBHD ADC G offset
Z155
RGBHD ADC B offset
Z156
RGBHD ADC R gain
Z157
RGBHD ADC G gain
Z158
RGBHD ADC B gain
Z163
comp2 720p ADC R offset
Z164
comp2 720p ADC G offset
Z165
comp2 720p ADC B offset
Z166
comp2 720p ADC R gain
Z167
comp2 720p ADC G gain
Z168
comp2 720p ADC B gain
Z173
comp2 1080p ADC R offset
Z174
comp2 1080p ADC G offset
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Table 6-2. Serial Commands: Z Command (continued)
Function
comp2 1080p ADC B offset
Z176
comp2 1080p ADC R gain
Z177
comp2 1080p ADC G gain
Z178
comp2 1080p ADC B gain
Z180
Red range
Z181
Green range
Z182
Blue range
Z183
Yellow range
Z184
Cyan range
Z185
Magenta range
Z186
Red saturation
Z187
Green saturation
Z188
Blue saturation
Z189
Yellow saturation
Z190
Cyan saturation
Z191
Magenta saturation
Z200
Gamut menu
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Table 6-3. Serial Commands: U Command
Code
U1
Set ISF Name (1th~10th word)
U2
Set ISF Name (11th~20th word)
U3
Set ISF Name (21th~30th word)
U4
Set ISF Name (31th~40th word)
U5
Set ISF Name (41th~50th word)
U6
Set ISF Name (51th~60th word)
U7
Set ISF Name (61th~70th word)
U8
Set ISF Name (71th~80th word)
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7. Specifications
7.1
VX-3000
Specifications
Table 7-1 lists the VX-3000 specifications.
Table 7-1. VX-3000 Specifications
Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip SuperOnyx DMD
Native Resolution:
1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Aspect Ratios:
4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema
Video Standards:
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NTSC, PAL, ATSC
Video Compatibility:
Scan Frequency:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Horizontal: 15 - 80 kHz
Vertical: 50 - 100 Hz
Picture Size (16:9 Screen):
Throw Distance
(Factor x Screen Width):
Vertical Offset (when
projector is inverted):
Refer to Table 3-3
Refer to Table 3-4
Refer to Table 3-4
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Recommended Width: 72 in. (1.83 m) to 96 in. (2.44 m)
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Table 7-1. VX-3000 Specifications (continued)
Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS)
Specifications – VX-3000i/VX-3000d
- Brightness*: 13.9 to 19.8 foot-Lamberts (fL)
- Contrast Ratio*: 196:1 to 206:1
Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS)
Specifications – VX-3000 Ultra Series
- Brightness*: 15.5 to 18.0 foot-Lamberts (fL)
- Contrast Ratio*: 156:1 to 190:1
*Variable depending on RVR setting
These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled,
home theater environment. All measurements are made to
ANSI/NAPM IT7.228-1997 specifications using the Photo Research
PR-650 SpectraColorimeter and Minolta LS-100 Luminance Meter,
Video Essentials test DVD and a 1.3 gain, 72-inch wide screen. The
projector is calibrated to a color temperature of 6,500K and has a
minimum of 150 hours of usage.
The foot-Lambert (fL) is the unit of measurement used in commercial
movie theaters to express image brightness at the screen surface. The
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) specifies
16 fL as the target image brightness for film-based projectors using an
open gate (without film in the projector). More importantly, today
SMPTE specifies 12 fL as the target image brightness in Digital
Cinema theaters. The foot-Lambert measurement is dependent on
screen size, screen gain and projector light output.
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VX-3000i/VX-3000d
- Light Output: 438 to 543 ANSI Lumens
- Contrast Ratio*: 196:1 to 206:1
Home Theater Calibration Specifications –
VX-3000 Ultra Series
- Light Output: 368 to 443 ANSI Lumens
- Contrast Ratio*: 156:1 to 190:1
These specifications are obtained by calibrating the projector as
described above for CSMS measurements.
Industry-Standard Specifications – VX-3000i/VX-3000d
- Light Output: 800 ANSI Lumens
- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
Industry-Standard Specifications – VX-3000 Ultra Series
- Light Output: 1000 to 1250 ANSI Lumens
- Contrast Ratio: 1200:1 to 1400:1 typical (sequential)
These are typical projector brightness and contrast specifications
found in most companies’ sales literature. Runco includes these
measurements in its literature to allow for direct comparison with other
manufacturers’ projectors. These measurements are typically taken at
9,000K to 13,000K to get expected performance data when the
projector is used in professional, commercial and industrial displays.
Lamp:
200 Watts
Estimated Lamp Life:
2000 hours
Video Inputs:
(1) Composite Video, (1) S-Video, (1) RGB/Component Video
(5 x BNC), (1) RCA Component Video (3 x RCA), (2) HDMI
Control Options:
- Discrete IR remote
- Serial commands via RS-232
RS-232 Communication
Parameters:
19200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control
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Table 7-1. VX-3000 Specifications (continued)
Max. 0.25 Amps, active when Cinema or Virtual Cinema
Aspect Ratio is selected (CineWide versions only) or when
projector is turned on; Tip = +12V; Sleeve = Ground
Power Requirements:
100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 290 Watts
(989.8 BTUs/hour)
Operating Environment:
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 20% to 80% humidity
(non-condensing)
Dimensions:
VX-3000i/VX-3000d: See Figure 7-1
VX-3000 Ultra: See Figure 7-2
VX-3000/CineWide with AutoScope: See Figure 7-3
Weight (without lens):
34 lbs. (15.42 kg)
Limited Warranty:
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+12V Output:
Complies with FCC Class B, CE, CB, cTUV-US
Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of
delivery to the end user.
Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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9.8
3.0
Figure 7-1 shows the VX-3000 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches).
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VX-3000i/CineWide
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VX-3000d/CineWide
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4.9
5.7 5.0
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1.2
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Figure 7-1. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide
(Prismatic Lens)
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Figure 7-2 shows the VX-3000 Ultra dimensions (all dimensions are in inches).
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CEILING MOUNTING HOLE
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Figure 7-2. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra
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7.3
Overall Dimensions –
VX-3000 Ultra
Specifications
Figure 7-3 shows the VX-3000/CineWide with AutoScope dimensions (all dimensions are
in inches).
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VX-3000i/CineWide
with AutoScope and
VX-3000d/CineWide
with AutoScope
Figure 7-3. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope
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Supported Timings
Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the VX-3000.
Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings
Format
Resolution
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)
Pixel Frequency
(MHz)
Analog/Digital PC SIgnals (RGB HD / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2)
720x350
70.00
31.469
28.322
720x400
720x400
70.00
31.469
28.322
85.00
37.900
35.500
60.00
31.469
25.175
72.00
37.861
31.500
75.00
37.500
31.500
85.00
43.269
36.000
56.00
35.156
36.000
60.00
37.879
40.000
72.00
48.077
50.000
75.00
46.875
49.500
85.00
53.674
56.250
60.00
31.02
33.750
60.00
48.363
65.000
56.476
75.000
75.00
60.023
78.750
85.00
68.677
94.500
800x600
640x480
800x600
848x480
1024x768
1024x768
70.00
1152x864
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720x350
1152x864
75.00
67.500
108.000
1280x768
1280x768
60.00
47.396
68.250
60.00
47.776
79.500
75.00
60.289
102.250
85.00
68.633
117.500
60.00
60.000
108.000
85.00
85.938
148.500
60.00
63.981
108.000
75.00
79.976
135.000
85.00
91.146
157.500
60.00
47.712
85.500
1280x960
1280x1024
1360x768
1280x960
1280x1024
1360x768
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Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings (continued)
Format
Resolution
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)
Pixel Frequency
(MHz)
1400x1050
1400x1050
60.00
64.744
101.000
60.00
65.317
121.750
75.00
82.278
156.000
60.00
55.469
88.750
60.00
59.935
106.500
75.00
136.750
85.00
80.430
157.000
1440x900
70.635
1600x1200
1600x1200
60.00
75.000
162.000
1680x1050
1680x1050
60.00
64.674
119.000
60.00
65.290
146.250
60.00
74.038
154.000
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1920x1200
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1920x1200
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(HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / Component 1 (YPbPr) / Component 2 (YPbPr or RGB))
720x487
59.94
15.734
13.500
480/60p
720x483
59.94
31.469
27.000
576/50i
720x576
50.00
15.625
14.750
576/50p
720x576
50.00
31.250
29.000
720/50p
1280x720
50.00
37.500
75.250
720/60p
1280x720
60.00
45.000
74.250
1080/50i
1920x1080
50.00
28.125/31.250
74.250/72.000
1080/60i
1920x1080
59.94/60.00
33.716/33.750
74.175/74.250
1080/24p
1920x1080
23.98/24.00
26.978/27.000
74.175/74.250
1080/25p
1920x1080
25.000
28.125
74.250
1080/30p
1920x1080
29.97/30.00
33.716/33.750
74.175/74.250
1080/50p
1920x1080
50.00
56.250
148.500
1080/60p
1920x1080
59.94/60.00
67.433/67.500
148.350/148.500
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Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings (continued)
Format
Resolution
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)
Pixel Frequency
(MHz)
SDTV Signals (Video / S-Video)
–
59.94/60.00
15.734/15.750
3.580
NTSC 4.43
–
59.94/60.00
15.734/15.750
4.430
PAL-B/G
–
50.00
15.625
4.430
PAL-M
–
59.94/60.00
15.734/15.750
3.580
PAL-N
–
50.00
15.625
3.580
PAL-60
–
59.94/60.00
15.734/15.750
4.430
SECAM
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15.625
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September 2009
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